Campbelltown

Campbelltown scores well on sustainability (55/100) but only 18/100 on core operations — a gap worth watching.

"Southwest Sydney's emerging city — Macarthur region hub with bushland backdrop"

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New South Wales · metro council · Pop. 57,988

Data last updated: 2023-24 · Data confidence: high

Overall Score

34 out of 100

#31 of 34 metro councils in NSW

#121 in New South Wales

Score Breakdown

CategoryScore
Sustainability55/100
Community Services35/100
Lifestyle & Amenity28/100
Core Operations18/100

What This Means For You

Among metropolitan councils, Campbelltown performs strongest in Sustainability (scoring 55 out of 100 against peers), with room to improve in Core Operations (currently 18 out of 100).

What Makes This Place Unique

Southwest Sydney's emerging city — Macarthur region hub with bushland backdrop

Campbelltown is southwest Sydney's major centre, positioned against the Georges River and Dharawal bushland. It's a growing city with university, hospital, and improving amenity.

Known For

  • Western Sydney University Campbelltown campus
  • Campbelltown Arts Centre
  • Dharawal National Park access
  • Georges River bushland corridors

Living Here

Campbelltown offers city-scale amenity in Sydney's southwest at accessible prices. The bushland setting is an asset. Infrastructure investment continues.

Hidden Gem

Dharawal National Park — pristine Sydney sandstone bushland just minutes from suburban streets.